§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the annual cost to the taxpayer of tuition fees payable to a recognized university in respect of a student reading medicine; and what was the total cost in respect of all such home students for the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. WaldenThe maximum tuition fee payable per annum by a local education authority in pursuance of a mandatory award is currently £536, irrespective of the student's subject of study. Local education authorities are reimbursed by the Department of Education and Science for 90 per cent. of this expenditure. It is not possible to identify separately the cost of tuition fees in respect of home students of medicine.